Others say...

"Vengeance is MINE"
This is a fabulous compilation of the MW4 set. The mechlab is far more plausible than in MW3, as the developers opted to allow only certain types of weapons to fit in certain weapon slots. This has actually added a bit of challenge to the game, since I can't use ALL my favorite weapons in my favorite chassis. Speaking of challenge, this game set will also appeal to a wide range of skill levels. I wind up playing the MW series on it's highest difficulty, and have yet to actually beat it. The graphics are now a touch outdated, but when you consider the gameplay, and the dynamic storylines in both Vengeance and Mercenaries, the game is well worth the price.

"One of the best games out there"
It may surprise you that a game that has the years on it this one does still holds up to todays games. I have played many many pc games, more recently including BF2, BF2142, StarWars Battlefront II. There are many others I have played in the past, but MW4 is the only one that has just the right balance between a first person shooter, and a stategy game. It's hard to explain until you've tried it, but if you do, you'll see what I'm talking about. The richness of the game is only enhanced by a robust and dedicated online community.

"good fun- very well put together- PYROMANIA RULES!"
very fun, somtimes complicated, though. Mercinaries is my favorite.
the grapics are AWESOME! the detail when biulding your mech is fenominal. the storyline and the missions mesh perfectly. The political aspect is intresting, but sometimes gets in the way of the actuall story. the weponry is really fun. this is a great game for pyromaniacs like myself.

"A giant step backwards into dog poo, classic Microsoft mashing of a great concept"

My son and I have played Mechwarrior 3 for several years, and really loved it!

I held off for the longest time in getting Mechwarrior 4 because I had read that the graphics were not as good and the robots did not move as well/realistically as in Mechwarrior 3.

Well, the prices kept dropping, and finally one day, bored out of my brain, I saw this MW4 compilation on Amazon.com at a really cheap price, and so I got it.

WOW! Despite the low expectations, the game turned out to be even worse than I had expected. How to characterize MW4 other than to say that it is closer to Mechwarrior 2 in terms of the graphics and motion realism of the giant robots than to Mechwarrior 3?

If you read the reviews carefully, you will see what I mean. People who have played Mechwarrior 3 and really, really liked its graphics and realism will hate MW4, because MW4 is a giant step backwards in both areas. People who have never played any Mechwarrior games might like MW4, but believe me, MW3 is better. People who really liked MW2 will probably like MW4 because the robotic action in MW4 is very similar to MW2, and MW4 is basically a slightly improved version of MW2, with online play also available.

One would think that computer software, especially a graphically driven computer game, could only get better and more realistic with each new version. NOT!

How could this atrocity of a game happen, you might wonder? Well, the makers of the Mechwarrior series went through a series of ownership changes and finally were sold to Darth Bill and his latte-drinking Evil Empire.

How do you spell bad software? M-I-C-R-O-S-O-F-T

My son didn't like this game either. And so I wanted to return this piece of dog poo, but found out that Amazon.com would at most give only half credit for opened computer software, plus charge for the return shipping. I calculated that would leave me with all of about $5, which probably wouldn't cover the cost of gasoline to drive to the Post Office or UPS.

So beware.


"Best robot game ever"
There are loads of robot games in the video gaming universe, but none can come close the MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries experience.
With precision joystick or mouse, gamers get to experience the exhilirating thrills and spills of giant robot combat minus the arcade feel of less serious games like MechAssault.
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries is also more than just a first person shooter game since it involves armoured combat that is reminiscent of medieval knight dueling but with hi-tech weapons.
Best of all, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries has a thriving online community that is replete with open game servers, leagues, clans, mods and fan-fiction writers.
So, get the compilation, even if all you want is just MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries. It helps to play MechWarrior 4 and its Black Knight expansion first before playing MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries.
That way, you can prepare yourself for going online to play Mercs with veterans. Rest assured, many vets are more than happy to accommodate fresh blood.